Rules of Boating at the Docks

The Rules of Boating

This document only covers boating from the London Regatta Centre. Curlew Rowing Club has access to the Thames from the Trafalgar Rowing Centre. However this is only permitted with the prior consent of the Club Captain and if the individual(s) can demonstrate that they are fully conversant with the boating rules that apply to the Thames.

Participation

In order to boat with Curlew RC you must be

in good health or have informed the club of any existing medical conditions that might be aggravated by rowing

able to swim 100m in light clothing

able to tread water for 2 minutes

able to swim underwater for 5m

Weather Conditions

Boating is subject to the following restrictions.

Light Sunrise to sunset

Wind 17mph

Visibility 500m minimum

Water conditions no white horses

Signing out and in

Before boating, all crews must be signed out at the LRC reception desk.